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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.61, 26,059.41 and 10,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.61, 26,059.41 and 10,357.60 is: 15,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.61 : 26,059.41 = 10,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.61/26,059.41 = 10,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.61x = 26,059.41 × 10,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.61x = 269,912,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,912,945.02/17,375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,534.01

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